Red Carnation's Duke of Richmond Hotel, Guernsey, to Undergo Major Refurbishment
Recently Acquired
November 11, 2011 - The Duke of Richmond Hotel in Guernsey, the recent addition to the boutique Red Carnation Hotel collection, will undergo a major refurbishment program that will bring new levels of luxury and comfort to its guests. The refurbishments will deliver the high standards for which the rest of this award-winning portfolio is renowned.
The hotel, acquired by Red Carnation Hotels in October this year, will close from January 2 to April 30, 2012, to allow the projects team, led by President and Founder Mrs Beatrice Tollman, to undertake the renovations. These will include a fun and hip restaurant offering casual dining, state-of-the-art open kitchen, brand new bar, upgrades to the meeting and banqueting space and the refurbishment of a number of bedrooms and suites.
Sumptuous interiors boasting luxurious fabrics, eclectic art and antique pieces are hallmarks of all the Red Carnation Hotels. These will be combined with such current technology as flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations and complimentary wi-fi to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers alike. The refurbishment will also mean that all bedrooms and public areas at the hotel will be fully air conditioned.
Ideally located in central St. Peter Port, the three-star Duke of Richmond overlooks a quiet park and the marinas, with fantastic views of the harbour and neighbouring islands of Herm and Sark. The upgrade program will ensure it meets deluxe four-star standards.
The Duke of Richmond is just a five-minute walk from sister hotel The Old Government House Hotel and Spa, which earlier this summer became Guernsey's first and only five-star property.
Jonathan Raggett, managing director of Red Carnation Hotels commented: "Mrs Tollman and her projects team have some brilliant plans and ideas for the Duke of Richmond. We are really excited about enhancing this much-loved three-star hotel and making it the best four-star on the island."
For more details about the Duke of Richmond Hotel, please visit www.dukeofrichmond.com. For information about the other Red Carnation Hotels, please call toll free from the USA/Canada 1.877.955.1515 or visit us at www.redcarnationhotels.com
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